Sustainable Design Services in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

“We were looking, unsuccessfully, for something small, smart and energy efficient. Then we found Jigsaw. They are a young, enthusiastic company and a pleasure to deal with. They were attentive to our needs and ideas, and together we developed a design appropriate to our site that suited us very well. Choosing from among Jigsaw's modular room options streamlined the design process without compromising our objectives. We also used Jigsaw to build our house. Having built before we knew the importance of having an experienced builder committed to our design, energy efficiency, and quality of construction. Building with Jigsaw ensured this and, by using their Co-Construct software, we were kept fully informed and engaged during the design stage and were able to have those unforeseen issues that invariably arise during a build dealt with quickly and efficiently 'in house'. We moved in a few months ago, and are delighted with our house. We would happily recommend Jigsaw to anyone wanting to design/build a home.”

“We chose Laggner Constructions to re-build our old deck and to construct a new metal pergola over it. Steve was easy to work with, communication was seamless, the work was of a high quality, and we appreciated his attention to detail. We are very happy with the result and would recommend Steve and his team to others.”

“We downsized from a larger home in the country to a small home in Canberra with a very limited living area. We wanted to provide a comfortable living area in winter, taking advantage of the winter sun, together with an outdoor living space. The laundry and bathroom were original (1960s) and the extension included a new deck, laundry and powder room and renovations to the bathroom and kitchen. Both the kitchen and the bathroom are now a joy to use. The outdoor living area/deck flows well to the back garden. We have been extremely happy with all aspects of the project. There is a much more spacious feel about the home and it flows well. The home has remained remarkably cool during an extreme summer season without any additional cooling required. We look forward to lower heating bills in winter as a result of the solar passive design. We would highly recommend Angela Knock, the proprietor of PlanitGreen, to those needing quality planning skills for any building project. Angela was very knowledgeable, accessible, responsive, thoughtful and efficient.”

“My wife and I engaged Hugh to design our 'forever house'. Hugh undertook a number of modifications to the plan to achieve the desired design and to achieve the brief that we sought to achieve. We have recently moved into our house and it is a wonderful house that was affordable due to simple and efficient design. Hugh recommended a number of builders and the builder chosen, BCT Constructions, did a wonderful job of delivering on the quality and the design that we had hoped for. Very happy.”

“We found Michael to be excellent. He was easy to work with and challenged us on our design. He was able to draw out why we had chosen certain elements and then proposed alternatives that enhanced many components of our build. We found him very generous with his outstanding knowledge, down to earth and very obliging. What a nice guy. Thank you Michael. Update Oct 2020 - Have contacted Michael this month to help with some DA issues that were not to do with his design or plans. He has helped us find others who can help with our issue immediately. Just above and beyond. WOW how I have really appreciate this - Peter.”

“Solarcert helped me to build my dream home. My builder also really appreciated the work from Solarcert, as the plan covered everything vey well. They have been approachable, gave me good ideas and suggestions. One of the best designers in Canberra, to build your dream home.”

“Allan Spira Architects designed us a beautiful airy eco-friendly four bedroom contemporary cottage in Canberra and helped us manage construction over a 12 month period with a limited budget. We also utilised the company's interior design expertise. We were grateful for the warm and flexible approach to design and in depth local knowledge - it helped produce the bespoke responsible home we dreamed about.”

“We worked with Adam Hobill on the design of a significant extension to our home, which included the addition of a second level and the modernisation of the street-facing facade. Adam was a pleasure to work with and provided us with a design that met our needs while adding interest to the home. He pushed us towards new ideas in a few areas, which we benefitted from. He also helped us select a builder and then worked with them in a collaborative manner throughout the build, helping keep the right balance between cost and outcome. Overall we are extremely happy with the end result. As an added benefit the extension won the ACT HIA Award for renovations $200-350k and also the overall Renovation/Addition of the Year award in 2012! We highly recommend Adam Hobill Design. Pictures of the end result are detailed on the builder's website at: http://griffinconstructions.com.au/portfolio/red-hill-carnegie-crescent/”

“The team (Bob, Brendan and Lisa) at BLD Homes was extremely professional and accommodating from the start of my build all the way until handover. As this was our first building experience, we weren’t sure what to expect. We have had friends and family with some horror stories with builders in the past, but we knew from the beginning that we were in good hands. Our home was completed well within the time frame and the quality was top class! Any minor issues were quickly resolved to ensure that our move was timely and smooth. They were with us along the way and. We appreciated the constant updates from the team throughout the build and were very impressed with their knowledge/expertise in relation to the design of ou home. This was a large and challenging project but they made it very easy and very satisfying experience for us. The team at BLD was very transparent and honest and provided full details of the cost upfront, I wouldn't choose anyone else for my next home.”

“It was a pleasure working with Jo on our recent fireplace and laundry designs in our apartment. Jo quickly created design and concept ideas that matched our brief exactly. Her drawings are excellent and really bring the design to life giving you a very realistic expectation of the final result. In addition to Jo’s design talents, she is a lovely person and terrific to work with from start to finish. Jo simplified the process and gave us all the specifications we needed to manage the project. Jo’s knowledge of tiles and floor coverings in particular really helped. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Jo to anyone looking for interior design services. Jo is professional, friendly, efficient and reliable. In addition her drawings and designs are fabulous.”